Crosstown Nine Podcast

Going the Wrong Way

The Yankees are battling injuries, lineup inconsistency, and pitching questions—and there’s a lot to break down. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel dives into the Yankees’ recent performance, the ups and downs of the roster, and how injuries continue to impact the team during a critical stretch of the season. From player development to bullpen concerns, the episode looks at where the Yankees currently stand and what needs to improve moving forward. Chris also explores the surprisingly unique standards behind the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, leading into a broader baseball discussion about legacy, recognition, and how players are remembered throughout MLB history. The episode also includes: * In-depth pitching analysis and performance breakdowns * Garrett Cole’s rehab progress and return timeline * Carlos Rodón’s recent performances and overall impact * Yankees roster management and rotation depth * Player statistics, trends, and what they mean for the team going forward * Technical difficulties turning into unexpected baseball conversations and analysis If you love Yankees baseball, MLB pitching breakdowns, roster discussions, and detailed baseball analysis, this episode of Crosstown Nine is packed with insight and conversation. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/ [http://www.tiktok.com/]crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Yankees Struggles and Recent Performance 03:01 - CC Sabathia's Induction into the Brewers Ring of Honor 06:11 - Standards for the Brewers Hall of Fame 07:24 - Hall of Fame Discussions and Player Recognition 10:20 - Yankees' Struggles and Player Performance 13:23 - Rookie Call-Ups and Player Development 16:10 - Yankees' Roster Management and Trade Strategies 19:17 - Player Performances: Bellinger and Judge 20:51 - Lineup Challenges and Offensive Struggles 25:42 - Pitching Performance and Concerns 31:17 - Rehabilitation and Future Prospects 37:04 - Bullpen Issues and Team Dynamics

WTF are the Brewers Doing?

CC is in the Brewers Ring of Honor—and there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel breaks down the latest around the Yankees, including Aaron Judge’s continued dominance, the impact of Jasson Domínguez’s injury situation, and the call-up of top prospect Spencer Jones. Chris discusses what these roster changes mean for the Yankees moving forward and whether the lineup is starting to take shape at the right time. The episode also dives into: * Anthony Volpe’s recent performance and long-term outlook * How the Yankees should handle young talent development * The current state of the roster heading into the next stretch of games * Remembering legendary broadcaster John Sterling and his impact on Yankees baseball * CC Sabathia’s induction into the Brewers Ring of Honor If you’re a Yankees fan looking for real baseball conversations, roster analysis, MLB storylines, and New York baseball coverage, this episode of Crosstown Nine has you covered. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - www.tiktok.com/ [http://www.tiktok.com/]crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Aaron Judge’s Recent Stretch 06:00 – Jasson Domínguez Injury Discussion 10:00 – Spencer Jones Call-Up Reaction 14:00 – Anthony Volpe’s Development & Future 20:00 – Yankees Roster Construction Talk 26:00 – Remembering John Sterling 32:00 – CC Sabathia & Brewers Ring of Honor Debate 38:00 – Hall of Fame Legacy Conversations 43:00 – Final Thoughts

Yankees Win Streak Ends + Domínguez Called Up

The Yankees’ win streak is over—but the bigger story might be what comes next. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Yankees’ series win over the Astros, what went wrong in the loss, and why the team still feels like it’s in a strong position despite lineup inconsistencies. From travel fatigue to “scheduled losses,” the conversation dives into what really matters early in the MLB season. The guys also take a league-wide look at: * The Boston Red Sox firing their entire coaching staff * Why spending money doesn’t always fix roster issues * Early struggles from teams like the Mets, Phillies, and Astros * How roster construction is evolving with long-term contracts On the Yankees side, they dig into: * Jazz Chisholm’s inconsistency and approach at the plate * Aaron Judge’s unusual season (power vs average) * Ben Rice emerging as a breakout star * Lineup decisions, platoons, and roster flexibility * Pitching depth with key arms returning soon Then—right after recording—the Yankees make a move… Top prospect Jasson Domínguez is officially called up, and Chris and Jhon jump back in to react instantly. What does this mean for the lineup? Who loses playing time? And how does this impact the Yankees moving forward? If you’re a Yankees fan or just love MLB analysis, roster strategy, and real baseball conversations, this episode covers everything happening right now in New York and across the league. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Yankees Win Streak Ends vs Astros 04:30 – “Scheduled Loss” Breakdown 07:00 – Travel Fatigue & Road Stretch Impact 09:30 – Around MLB: Red Sox Fire Entire Staff 12:00 – Why Spending Doesn’t Fix Teams 14:30 – Phillies, Mets & Astros Struggles 17:00 – MLB Standings & Surprising Trends 20:00 – Trade Talk: Would Astros Move Yordan Alvarez? 22:30 – Contract Trends & Future of Free Agency 25:00 – Yankees Breakdown Begins 26:30 – Aaron Judge: Power vs Average 28:30 – Jazz Chisholm Concerns & Approach 31:00 – Yankees Lineup Issues & Consistency 33:30 – Pitching Staff Performance 36:00 – Bullpen Concerns & Depth 38:30 – Upcoming Schedule & Expectations 41:00 – Why the Yankees Could Still Slip 43:00 – Ben Rice Breakout Discussion 45:00 – Closing Thoughts 46:00 – BREAKING: Jasson Domínguez Called Up 47:00 – What This Means for the Yankees Lineup 49:00 – Who Loses Playing Time? 51:00 – Domínguez Role & Expectations 53:00 – Final Reaction & Wrap-Up

MLB Early Season Overreactions? Mets, Yankees & ABS System Debate

The New York baseball landscape is shifting fast—and not in the way Mets fans hoped. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, hosts Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Mets’ brutal losing streak, what’s gone wrong with their roster, and whether major changes could be coming soon. From underperforming pitching to a struggling lineup missing key production, the Mets are facing serious early-season pressure. On the Yankees side, things look better in the win column—but are there deeper concerns? Chris and Jhon dive into lineup inconsistencies, platoon frustrations, breakout performances from Ben Rice, and what needs to change for the Yankees to stay competitive in the AL East. The episode also explores: * The impact of MLB’s new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system * Early-season pitching struggles across the league * Surprising MLB stat leaders and breakout players * Injury trends and what they mean for the 2026 season If you’re a Yankees fan, Mets fan, or just love MLB analysis, baseball breakdowns, and real talk about New York baseball, this episode is packed with insight, debate, and early-season reactions you don’t want to miss. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crosstownnine/ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstownnine/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstownninepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstownninepodcast] ---------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Crosstown Nine Returns 00:30 – Mets Losing Streak & Early Season Struggles 02:00 – Breaking Down the Mets Rotation Issues 03:30 – Mets Lineup Concerns & Lack of Production 05:30 – Expectations vs Reality for the Mets 07:00 – NL East Standings & Wild Card Outlook 08:30 – Run Differential & What It Reveals 10:00 – League Trends: Home vs Road Splits 12:00 – Are Pitchers Struggling League-Wide? 13:30 – MLB Stat Leaders That Will Surprise You 15:00 – Early Season Overreactions vs Reality 16:30 – ABS System: What’s Working & What’s Not 19:00 – Should ABS Be Fully Implemented? 21:00 – Replay Problems & “Egregious Calls” Debate 23:30 – Injury Trends Across MLB 26:00 – Are Players Overtraining? 28:30 – ABS Challenge Data & Strategy 32:00 – Catchers vs Pitchers: Who Uses ABS Best? 35:00 – Umpire Performance & Controversy 37:00 – Yankees Overview: Winning But Not Perfect 38:30 – Jazz Chisholm Concerns 40:00 – Yankees Lineup Inconsistency 41:30 – Volpe Rehab & Roster Decisions 43:00 – Yankees Platoon Problems 45:00 – Ben Rice Breakout Discussion 47:00 – Goldschmidt Debate & Roster Construction 49:00 – Yankees Outlook Moving Forward 50:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing

O Bats, Where Art Thou?

The New York Yankees are struggling — but what’s REALLY going wrong? In this episode of the Crosstown Nine Podcast, Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Yankees’ hitting struggles, roster decisions, and overall team strategy during a critical point in the MLB season. From Giancarlo Stanton’s production and contract value to Aaron Judge’s leadership, this episode dives deep into the numbers, analytics, and decision-making shaping the Yankees right now. We analyze why the Yankees offense isn’t producing, how injuries and rest days are impacting performance, and whether the organization is properly evaluating its own talent. Plus, we take a hard look at prospect development, trade strategy, bullpen concerns, and what needs to change for the Yankees to compete at a championship level. If you’re a Yankees fan, baseball analyst, or just love deep MLB breakdowns, this episode delivers real insight into one of the most talked-about teams in baseball. Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - https://instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [https://instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstownninepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstownninepodcast] Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 04:51 - Yankees Hitting Struggles Breakdown 10:59 - Injury Management & Player Rest Strategy 16:17 - Giancarlo Stanton Performance & Contract Value 22:09 - Jazz Chisholm’s Slow Start Analysis 27:29 - Key Player Struggles Across the Lineup 29:04 - Growing Concerns About Team Performance 30:00 - Yankees Shortstop Dilemma 33:03 - Evaluating Talent: Are the Yankees Missing? 34:13 - Bullpen Issues & Late-Game Concerns 35:57 - Pitching vs Hitting: What’s the Bigger Problem? 39:14 - Prospect Development & Evaluation System 43:02 - Trade Strategy & Team Needs Moving Forward 53:06 - Closing Thoughts